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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1967
Page
1
Paris reports France plans to launch its fourth satellite on February 3 from the Hammaguir test ground in the Sahara Desert. The experiment aims to test a French developed tracking device based on laser guidance for space use.
A Chicago publisher promotes a rapid reading method claiming readers can double their speed and comprehension with a simple technique. The ad promises a free booklet titled Read to Be and Retain More sent to readers who mail name address and zip to Diversy Dept Ai0d11 in Chicago.
Fragmented ad style text touts dentures improving chewing by up to 35 percent. Mentions discomfort and the need for regular dental visits. Promotes a specific paste product and urges readers to buy at counters.
The article reports on William Manchester's controversial book about the Kennedy era, detailing accusations that the Kennedy family pressured changes and funding deals. It notes claims Sen. Robert Kennedy sought to block publication and describes reactions from Goodwin and Kennedy aides.
The report describes US Navy minesweeper actions in river chokepoints south of Saigon amid ongoing attacks by Viet Cong forces. It notes a Navy spokesman confirming casualties among American personnel and a mistaken shelling of a South Vietnamese village that killed four civilians and wounded nine. Additional items include a US Air Force fighter-bomber lost over North Vietnam, a Russian MiG buildup at Kep Airbase near Hanoi, and a coastal ground shelling incident attributed to a plotting error.
A Radio Hanoi broadcast cited by UPI says 35 civilians including women and children were killed in American air raids on North Vietnam cities Viet Phant Thai Neven last week. U.S. planes allegedly bombed residences churches schools and hospitals tapping over 1,000 bombs across two cities from January 15 to January 18.
Dallas evangelist Billy Graham questioned William Manchester’s Dallas portrayal as a disease on The Death of a President. He said Kennedy’s assassination left Dallas stigmatized and defended Connally, stating he was not a friend of Connally for 18 years and calling him a strong public official. In Skellytown, Gene Hudspeth, 34, of Borger, was shot to death in the business district.
An advertisement touts SYNACLEAR as a nonprescription sinus relief product sold at Payless Drug Stores. It claims quick action to ease congestion and offer relief without a prescription, with a satisfaction guarantee from the maker and locations listed as Downtown and Southside stores.
MOSCOW UPI President Johnson’s appeal for Soviet American cooperation on arms and development faces Cold War obstacles as Vietnam war and U.S. population and aid needs are cited by Nikolai Podgorny. Ambassador Thompson delivers a private letter from Johnson and urges joint action on armament burdens, population growth, and the gap between rich and poor nations.
A Hamburg civil court ruled that the West German magazine Stern may continue to publish the unabridged serialization of William Manchester's Death of a President. The verdict overturns Loot magazine’s claim that Stern violated rights by publishing an unauthorized version.
A long but muddled sales pitch urges readers to join National Hair Experts for a free examination to determine eligibility for treatment. It claims twelve million men face hair loss and promises to preserve existing hair and potentially regrow much of what was lost, urging prompt action today or tonight.
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